How to disable media sharing in Windows Media Player 12

Question

I have disabled the service for the player but why is it enabled in the first place and how do I get rid of it? (Do not want to play media sharing at work)

Answer 1

From How To Disable Windows Media Player 12 Sharing :

1. Go to Network and Sharing Center (found by clicking your wireless/Ethernet icon in your taskbar)
2. Select Homegroup and Sharing Options
3. Select Choose Media Streaming Options
4. Click Block All

The simple-minded solution is also worth trying:

1. Open Windows Media Player and click the down-arrow of the Library tab.
2. Select Media Sharing from the menu that appears. The Media Sharing window will open.
3. Uncheck Share my media to to disable the option

Answer 2

You could try this:

You just need to open up the 'Media and sharing centre' (click the network icon on the notification area). Then choose the 'Choose homegroup and sharing options'. You can then select which media (if any) you wish to share

This answer was a part of a thread about disabling media sharing on the Windows SevenForums site.